Zack Deal was a Missionary in Columbia. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:42). After which, Zack Deal is introduced (0:43-2:03). Deal’s message is entitled “We Persuade Men.” Deal begins with an introduction, and by reading 2 Corinthians 5:11 (2:04-2:59). He continues by explaining believers must strive to persuade men to please to God (3:00-5:51). In addition, believers must strive to persuade men to flee the wrath of God (5:52-9:36). He provides multiple illustrations concerning the motivation of believers to persuade (9:37-22:54). He concludes by challenging his audience to continue to persuade (22:55-25:42). He closes in prayer (25:43-26:27).
Raymond Taylor was a Professor of English at the University of Greensboro, NC. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:50). After which, Raymond Taylor is introduced (0:51-3:30). Taylor’s message on the believer’s spiritual rebirth. Taylor begins by sharing part of his testimony (3:30-4:49). He continues by discussing Nicodemus and the spiritual rebirth in John 3 (4:50-6:11). He compares the Apostle Paul’s conversion to his own, explaining the new creation that takes place (6:12-13:38). He proceeds by discussing the meaning of rebirth and by expounding on his testimony (13:39-25:26). He concludes by discussing the “difference between the old man and the new man” (25:27-31:59). The service closes in prayer (32:00-34:22).
L. D. Johnson was Professor of Religion at Furman University. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-3:05). After which, L. D. Johnson is introduced (3:06-5:37). The service continues with a period of singing (5:38-8:10). L. D. Johnson’s message is on is on Luke 16. Johnson begins by reading a portion of Luke chapter 16 (8:11-10:49). After which, he explains that people often resemble the rich man named Lazarus from Luke 16 (10:50-14:14). He continues by demonstrating the need to see others and share the Gospel with them as Jesus did (14:15-19:50). He concludes by challenging his audience to see others where they are (19:51-27:01). He closes in prayer (27:02-27:34).
Dwight W. Cumbee was Visiting Professor of Pastoral Care. The service begins with a scripture reading from 0:00-2:07. A responsive reading takes place from 2:13-3:33. Dr. Cumbee speaks from 3:45-21:02. Cumbee preaches on how God helps one become more in tune with reality.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with prayer (0:00-1:22). Binkley begins by reading a portion of 1 John chapter 3 (1:23-2:40). Binkley’s message is on “imagination in the process of growth.” Binkley begins with an introduction explaining how the growth of a Christian is dependent upon several factors (2:41-4:14). He continues by explaining the two ways imagination contributes to the growth of a Christian (4:15-5:45). The first way it contributes is that imagination helps cut through distorted truth (5:46-7:19). The second way it contributes is that imagination helps interpret truth (7:20-10:15). He continues by describing the structure of reality as it includes an individual as a member of a family, related to a fellowship, informed by Christ (10:16-12:12). He concludes by explaining how difficulties can lead to the growth of a believer (12:13-16:19). He closes in prayer (16:20-17:26).